Re: IML: 59 413 engine color

["Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for jumping in on this Dave and David!
I will have the brakerbar rest on the the left frame rail then (I was 
thinking of having it rest on the street, but I am sure the frame rail of a 
1960 Imp is much more sturdier then my driveway :)

Rob
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Cc: "Dave Wilker" <wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 1:21 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 59 413 engine color


> Dave has the right idea.  Just do like he says and make sure the socket is 
> on right.  Workd every time. for me.
> ---- Dave Wilker <wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > I have a trick. I place the proper size socket on the harmonic balancer 
> > bolt, with appropriate extensions, and a good stout breaker bar. I turn 
> > the crank carefully until the breaker bar is resting on the left frame 
> > rail (driver's side). Once all the tools are firmly in place, I bump the 
> > starter. Just a bump. This breaks the bolt loose so you can remove it 
> > easily. Be careful when doing this. Make sure the socket is all the way 
> > on and there is no slack in the setup.
> >
> >
> >
> > David C. Wilker Jr.
> > USAF (RET)
> >
> >
> >   ----- Original Message ----- 
> >   From: Rob van der Es
> >   To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >   Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 1:22 AM
> >   Subject: Re: IML: 59 413 engine color
> >
> >
> >   Hi David,
> >
> >   And, btw, do you have a good trick to remove that bolt that keeps the 
> > harmonic balancer on the crankshaft?
> >   I am in progress of replacing the timing chain of my engine, but are a 
> > little afraid to start cause everyone told me that
> >   this bolt is very hard to remove..
> >   Especially with the engine in the car, ofcourse I don't want to remove 
> > the engine for a relative "simple" job like replacing the timing chain!!
> >
> >   Robert
>
>
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